1. G.A.T.E. Parent Meeting EARThS Magnet School

2. Cluster Grouping  Identified GATE students are cluster grouped within the grade level.  Promotes group work and differentiation.  Allows for greater opportunity for higher level thinking skills.  Referral Process

3. Differentiation  Differentiation means leveled instruction based on ability.  More challenging, not more  Looks different in every classroom  True differentiation allows challenge at the individual’s level.

4. Icons of Depth and Complexity     

5. Opportunities  After school opportunities -John Hopkins University -Project Budburst -Odyssey of the Mind -Vedic Math -Video Game Design  Lunch Bunch – Speakers Series / OM  Check the EARTHS website for family field trip ideas

6. Parent Resources  Leanne Turnak – GATE DAC Rep  Best Practices – November 5  California Association of the Gifted - March 2 to 4, 2012 March 2 to 4, 2012  EARTHS Website